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Residencia Azul: Modernist Paulista House Renovated by Estúdio Orth

architecture-design · 2026-06-01

Originally designed in 1957 by architect Joaquim Guedes and known as 'Residencia Cunha Lima', this house in São Paulo's Pacaembu neighborhood is a landmark of Paulista modernist architecture. The renovation, led by Estúdio Orth with landscape design by Julieta Fialho, covers 300 m² and was completed in 2024. Curated by Susanna Moreira, the project was photographed by Federico Cairoli and Ruy Teixeira.

Key facts

  • Originally designed in 1957 by Joaquim Guedes
  • Known as 'Residencia Cunha Lima'
  • Located in Pacaembu, São Paulo
  • Renovation by Estúdio Orth and Julieta Fialho
  • Project area: 300 m²
  • Year completed: 2024
  • Curated by Susanna Moreira
  • Photographers: Federico Cairoli, Ruy Teixeira

Entities

Artists

  • Joaquim Guedes

Institutions

  • Estúdio Orth
  • Julieta Fialho Paisagismo

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Pacaembu

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